article thumbnail

The iPad Should Be Free

Twist Image

It's a model that many computer printer companies have deployed (you get the printer for $99, but wait until you see what the toner costs!). On Thursday, Amazon 's founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jeff Bezos , confirmed that the company sells their highly popular Kindle "at cost." The Kindle and the iPad could be free.

iPad 102
article thumbnail

10 Quotes on the Apple iPad and the Business of News

Adam Sherk

Home About Contact PR Publishing SEO Social Media Subscribe Adam Sherk 10 Quotes on the Apple iPad and the Business of News by Adam Sherk on January 28, 2010 Now that the first wave in the Apple iPad crazy-a-thon has past, I thought I’d do a quick round-up of what people are saying about the iPad from the perspective of the news media.

iPad 129
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

How gamifying employee advocacy can boost your program’s success

Oktopost

So, to avoid this *very* large hurdle, you’ll want to build their enthusiasm and engagement for your strategy. Utilizing both can dramatically enhance engagement in advocacy programs, expanding participation and cultivating a community of passionate brand ambassadors. No advocates, big problem.

Metrics 75
article thumbnail

How Brands Can Create Social Engagement Via Music Festivals

Ignite Social Media

Multiply these numbers – give or take – for all music events, including Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and Stagecoach, and companies have themselves a gold mine for capturing the attention of a large, young and hip audience. Creating a unique branded hashtag will maximize brand exposure and garner momentum for a company and/or social media campaign.

article thumbnail

Employees Are A Critical Element To Your Social Media Success – Are You Leveraging Yours? Apple Isn’t!

SocMed Sean

You know, those great folks who know your products and services inside and out, have a vested interest in the success of your company, and have built the personal relationships with your client base. The ones who you trust with your intellectual property, operational know-how, and the “secret sauce” that makes your company unique.

Apple 235
article thumbnail

Nominate Your Favorite Technology Twitterer(s) for the 2012 #Nifty50 Awards

Webbiquity SMM

The goals of #Nifty50 are: 1) Acknowledge 50 men and women who share valuable content and actively engage on Twitter, and. We are working with a potential corporate sponsor to provide Apple iPads to 50 low-income children—the #Nifty50 Kids—somewhere in the U.S. Want to be part of this? See the form for complete qualifications.

Twitter 188
article thumbnail

How 2nd Screen Apps killed off Television Advertising – Social Media TV

Laurel Papworth

If you are a company looking to advertise would you advertise on the TV during the show’s ad break or on the iPad, smart device during the ad break? Everyone on Twitter and Facebook and Zeebox are shouting at the players, the contestants, through smart device 2nd Screen Apps on their iPads, Androids. Then the Ads come on.